{"id":680,"date":"2020-02-04T02:18:02","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T02:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=680"},"modified":"2026-07-28T02:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T02:20:01","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-ff14e8e6\"><button class=\"uagb-notice-close-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><h4 class=\"uagb-notice-title\">2026 event calendar<\/h4><div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">Saturday August 1 <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sandcastle Contest<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2022 Start anytime after 12:30pm, judging at 2:15ish<br><br><strong>Bluff Picnic and Bingo&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2022 5:30pm \u2022 The iconic (BYO) dinner and community bingo on the bluff. Don&#8217;t forget: a dessert to share, a loonie per bingo card and a bingo prize or cash to add to the cash prize<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-gray-color\">Sunday August 2<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kid&#8217;s Races<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2022 10am, west side of the bluff<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bluff Party Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This annual summer series of events is typically organized for the August long weekend. The Bluff Party Days includes children&#8217;s races, a sandcastle competition, volleyball, dinner on the Bluff, and an exciting game of Bingo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Races<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bluff Party Days kicks-off with the children&#8217;s races.  A variety of fun games and races are organized for children of all ages.  We thank our volunteers for dedicating their time and creativity to always make this event memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"618\" data-attachment-id=\"4921\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/events\/kidsraces\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kidsraces.jpeg?fit=1200%2C882\" data-orig-size=\"1200,882\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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All ages and all levels of sand-building experience are welcome.  One-of-a-kind trophies and small &#8220;treat&#8221; bags are given out to the competitors after the judging has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/sandcastle\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"2041\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/sandcastle2016\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sandcastle2016.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G930W8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1469966355&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00045787545787546&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sandcastle2016\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sandcastle2016.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sandcastle2016.jpg?resize=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sandcastle2016.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sandcastle2016.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 85vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/sandcastle\/\">the annual sandcastle competition&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bluff Party Days Community Dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have a community dinner on the Bluff &#8211; all families and friends at CWB are welcome to join in for this fun event. Bring your tables, chairs, and dinner and enjoy socializing with your neighbors.  The dessert table is a highlight &#8211; bring something sweet to share! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bingo After the Community Dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone is welcome to play Bingo after the community dinner.  Families are encouraged to bring a $10 prize to donate to the prize table. When you win, you get to choose any prize from the Bingo table!  Cards are $1.00 and are sold at the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are some other events that are organized during the year. Information for these events are shared via the community newsletter.  Keep an eye on your in-box!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Ladies Luncheon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ladies of the community organize a summer luncheon, and it is hosted by a member at their cabin.  The event is a potluck style and a variety of tasty dishes are shared by all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" data-attachment-id=\"1614\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/img_7939\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1920\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPad Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1564753152&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00071479628305933&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7939\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?fit=840%2C630\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939.jpg?resize=840%2C630\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?w=1680 1680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_7939-scaled.jpg?w=2520 2520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Ladies Luncheon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Holiday Ladies Luncheon typically is organized for the first weekend in December.  This is another potluck which is hosted at a members house in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Shindig<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the summer, a get-together is organized in one of the neighborhood cul-de-sacs. There is music, dancing and appetizers, and is a fun time for all ages.  Watch for details in the community newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s Work party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Easter Break, one of our community members organizes a children&#8217;s work party to clean up the beach. Typically there is also a fun scavenger hunt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bluff Party Days This annual summer series of events is typically organized for the August long weekend. The Bluff Party Days includes children&#8217;s races, a sandcastle competition, volleyball, dinner on the Bluff, and an exciting game of Bingo! Children&#8217;s Races The Bluff Party Days kicks-off with the children&#8217;s races. 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